Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.
Acted in 166
2020s
- 2027
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- 2026
- 2025
Pitch To Get Rich
TV
- 2024
- 2023
Selfiee
Vijay Kumar
- 2022
Cuttputlli
SI Arjan Sethi
Umang
TV
- 2021
Atrangi Re
Sajjad Ali Khan
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Mission Mangal
Rakesh Dhawan
- 2018
- 2017
Jolly LLB 2
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
The Halcyon
Adil Joshi · 8 episodes
- 2016
Dishoom
Sameer Gazi
Airlift
Ranjit Katyal
- 2015
Singh Is Bliing
Raftaar Singh
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
- 2014
The Shaukeens
Akshay Kumar
It's Entertainment
Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Pannalal Johri
- 2013
Bhaji in Problem
Bakshay Kumar
39Boss
Boss
Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
Movie
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Shoaib Khan
- 2012
Khiladi 786
Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
OMG: Oh My God!
Krishna
Joker
Agastya
- 2011
Breakaway
Akshay Kumar
Chalo Dilli
Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
Thank You
Kishen
Patiala House
Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
- 2010
Tees Maar Khan
Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
Action Replayy
Kishen Chopra
2000s
- 2009
De Dana Dan
Nitin Bankar
8x10 Tasveer
Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
- 2008
Jumbo
Jumbo
- 2007
Namastey London
Arjun Ballu Singh
- 2006
Jaan-E-Mann
Agastya Rao
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Aditya Malhotra
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Vicky
Family: Ties of Blood
Shekhar K. Bhatia
- 2005
Dosti: Friends Forever
Raj Malhotra
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Judge · 26 episodes
Waqt
Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
Bewafaa
Raja
Insan
Amjad
- 2004
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major Rajeev Singh
Hatya: The Murder
Ravi R. Lal
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Inspector Ajay
Ghar Grihasti
Movie
Police Force: An Inside Story
Vijay Singh
- 2003
Andaaz
Raj Malhotra
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
Arjun
- 2002
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Atul Aggarwal
- 2001
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Ajay Kapoor
- 2000
Khiladi 420
Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra
Dhadkan
Ram Verma
1990s
- 1999
Jaanwar
Badshah / Bapu Lohar
Sangharsh
Professor Aman Verma
Zulmi
Raj
International Khiladi
Rahul 'Devraj'
Aarzoo
Vijay
- 1998
Barood
Jai Sharma
Angaaray
Movie
Keemat
Dev
- 1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Raja
Tarazu
Inspector Ram Yadav
Daava
Inspector Arjun
Insaaf: The Final Justice
Movie
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Sikandar Davai
- 1996
Sapoot
Movie
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
- 1995
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
Nazar Ke Samne
Jai Kumar
Maidan-E-Jung
Karan Singh
Paandav
Inspector Vijay Kumar
- 1994
Hum Hain Bemisaal
Vijay Sinha
Zaalim
Ravi
Zakhmi Dil
Jaidev Anand
Suhaag
Raj Sinha
Ikke Pe Ikka
Rajiv
Amaanat
Amar
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
Jai Kishen
Jai Verma / Kishen
- 1993
Ashaant
Vijay
Vishnu Vijaya
Movie
Kayda Kanoon
Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
Dil Ki Baazi
Vijay
- 1992
Deedar
Anand K. Malhotra
Khiladi
Raj Malhotra
Mr. Bond
Mr. Bond
- 1991
Dancer
Raju 'Raja'
Saugandh
Shiva
1980s
- 1987
Aaj
Karate Instructor
Produced 11
2020s
- 2026
- 2021
- 2020
Durgamati: The Myth
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Mission Mangal
Producer
- 2014
The Shaukeens
Producer
Fugly
Producer
- 2013
Bhaji in Problem
Producer
- 2012
OMG: Oh My God!
Producer
Joker
Producer
- 2011
Breakaway
Executive Producer
Costume and makeup 1
2000s
- 2009
De Dana Dan
Costume Design
Sound 1
2000s
- 2009
Appearances23
2020s
- 2026
Wheel Of Fortune India
Host · 65 episodes
- 2025
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Self · 1 episode
- 2024
2010s
- 2019
Movie Masti With Manish
Himself · 1 episode
- 2018
Dance Deewane
Himself · 2 episodes
- 2017
- 2016
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself · 1 episode
Fugly
Himself in "Fugly Title Song"
- 2013
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
- 2010
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Himself
2000s
- 2008
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Self · 2 episodes
10 Ka Dum
Himself · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2000
1990s
- 1992
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself · 1 episode
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2012
Son of Sardaar
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